Growing fruit

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How to grow blackcurrant bushes

How to grow blackcurrant bushes

Blackcurrants are one of the easiest soft fruits to grow and, once established, continue to crop for about 15 years. Here’s how to choose the best variety for your garden, as well as tips on planting and caring for these flavour-packed fruit plants.  Browse our full...

British blackcurrants – the home-grown superfruit

British blackcurrants – the home-grown superfruit

Referred to as a ‘mini marvel’, British blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) are possibly one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. Containing four times more vitamin C than oranges, they’re packed full of vitamins and minerals and have many health benefits. An established blackcurrant bush grows to about 1.5m high, and remains productive for up to 15 years. Here’s why everyone should plant blackcurrants this year. 

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